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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 294.63 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 294.63 and 158.25 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 294.63 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/294.63 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 294.63 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 46,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,625.20/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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